Learning Objectives 1.To understand the various modalities for evaluating vertebral compression fractures. 2. To understand the unique challenges that the elderly osteoporotic population might pose ...

Among the elderly population, compression fractures of the vertebral body are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. These fractures occur when the vertebral body is too weak to support ...

Femoral neck fractures (FNF) are a common injury among elderly patients, often resulting from falls. These fractures can be classified as either displaced or nondisplaced, with treatment options ...

You will be redirected to our submission process. Osteoporotic fractures are increasingly recognized as a significant health concern among the global elderly population. The 2019 data from the ...

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens the bones, making them brittle and susceptible to fractures. Compression fractures, a result of osteoporosis, happens in the vertebrae. In an interview ...

The main cause of compression fracture is osteoporosis. However, there are a few factors that can elevate the risk: Age: Bone density naturally decreases as we get older. Gender: Women ...

Background Both surgery and conservative management are well established treatments for compression fractures of the thoraco-lumbar spine without neurological compromise. This article aims to compare ...

Patients were included if they suffered from osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs), underwent PKP surgery and were followed up ... Regarding demographic, disease and treatment features, ...

Herniated Disc and Nerve Compression One of the main ... helping to reduce the risk of fractures in old age. Apart from this, ...

A study in France has found that pamidronate (a bone antiresorptive agent) provides rapid and sustained pain relief in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), although ...